The Assam Rifles organized a pre-recruitment training programme in Silchar for 31 local youths aspiring to join the Indian Army and Assam Rifles. The initiative focused on physical fitness, exam preparation, and awareness of the recruitment process, reaffirming the force’s commitment to empowering youth and promoting employment in remote regions.
Here is an excerpt based on the information about Google’s investment in the AI hub in Visakhapatnam:
“Tech giant Google announced its largest-ever investment in India, committing USD 15 billion over the next five years to establish a state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The project includes a gigawatt-scale data center developed in partnership with AdaniConneX and Bharti Airtel, powered by clean energy and supported by an expanded fiber-optic network. It will feature a new international subsea gateway to provide high-performance connectivity for AI and cloud computing.
The investment aims to generate 5,000–6,000 direct jobs and 20,000–30,000 total employment opportunities in the state, aligning with India’s vision for digital transformation and sustainable development. Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian described it as the largest AI hub outside the US, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai called it a landmark development that will accelerate AI innovation in India. The announcement underscores a growing trend of US tech companies expanding their AI infrastructure in India, contributing significantly to the country’s position as a global technology leader.”
“Authorities seized over 220 kilograms of pangolin scales in a major operation at Barpeta Road Railway Station, Assam, on October 13, 2025. The consignment, one of the largest in recent years, was found on the Bengaluru–Guwahati Express traveling from Chennai to Guwahati.
The operation was carried out jointly by Manas National Park staff, the Narcotics Control Bureau (Guwahati Zonal Unit), the 64th Battalion of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), and the Railway Protection Force (RPF).
Three individuals, including a woman, were arrested and are being held under Section 51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Four mobile phones recovered from the suspects are under examination to track the larger trafficking network.
Officials said the seizure underlines the growing efforts of enforcement agencies to combat wildlife trafficking and protect endangered species such as the pangolin, which is among the world’s most trafficked mammals.”
“In one of the biggest wildlife trafficking crackdowns in recent times, authorities in Assam on Tuesday seized over 220 kilograms of pangolin scales from a passenger train at Barpeta Road railway station and arrested three persons, including a woman, officials said.
The contraband, believed to have been transported from Chennai to Guwahati, was intercepted during a joint operation by teams from Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Shastra Seema Bal (SSB) and the Railway Protection Force (RPF).
Confirming the seizure, Manas National Park Field Director C. Ramesh said the haul marks ‘a significant breakthrough’ in the fight against illegal wildlife trafficking in the region.
‘This operation highlights the robust coordination among enforcement agencies and reflects India’s growing resolve to protect endangered species like the pangolin — one of the most trafficked mammals in the world,’ Ramesh said.
Officials said investigations are underway to trace the broader network involved in smuggling the wildlife material.”
“The mortal remains of CRPF head constable Mahendra Laskar, who was killed in an IED explosion in Jharkhand’s Saranda forest, were laid to rest with full honours at his native Kuwariati village in Assam’s Nagaon district. His tricolour-draped coffin was received by grief-stricken villagers and attended by local dignitaries, including Nagaon MLAs, the District Commissioner, and senior CRPF officials. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his condolences, stating the nation will remember Laskar’s supreme sacrifice with gratitude. Laskar had suffered critical injuries, along with two others, in twin blasts allegedly triggered by CPI (Maoist) insurgents, and succumbed while under treatment in Rourkela, Odisha.”
“A 14-year-old girl from Umpling Dong Shaneng Block-6, Shillong, has gone missing since Sunday evening, deepening anxieties among residents as recent disappearances of minors have alarmed the city. The teenager, last seen near the BSF gate while fetching water before her family’s evening Rosary, failed to return home, prompting a desperate search by relatives. They discovered a wristwatch near their house, but its ownership remains unclear. Following the incident, the family lodged a complaint at Rynjah Police Station, and East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem confirmed that a missing person case is registered. Authorities, alongside volunteers and local residents, are scouring the area and checking vehicles in hopes of finding clues. The case has stirred unease, especially since two minors recently went missing and were later found dead in the neighbouring Nongrah locality.”
A massive landslide on October 12 near Jujang Hill in Lakhipur, Cachar district, Assam, blocked National Highway 37, halting traffic between Silchar and Imphal. Heavy rainfall caused the hillside to collapse, covering the road with mud and debris, stranding hundreds of vehicles including passenger buses and trucks. Excavators deployed by NHIDCL are clearing the block, but the large volume of debris has slowed progress. The disruption has affected both passenger movement and the transport of essential supplies. Authorities from NHAI, local police, and administration are working together to restore connectivity and have advised motorists to avoid the route until the road is reopened
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assamese youth have strong global potential and should utilise opportunities under the India–Japan Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) visa scheme. He announced a major fee reduction for the programme, bringing candidates’ share down to Rs 30,000, with support from both governments and Axis Bank. JLPT N2-level Japanese proficiency will be required, and training has begun at Amingaon with plans to expand to Gauhati and Dibrugarh universities. Sarma added that Assam is exploring similar overseas job ties with South Korea and Germany under the CM-FLIGHT initiative.
Manipur BJP MLA Kh Ibomcha said the Centre has assured a delegation of state legislators that President’s Rule in Manipur will not be extended beyond its current term. Returning from New Delhi, Ibomcha said the 26-member BJP delegation visited to brief central leaders on the state’s political and security situation and urged speedy restoration of a popularly elected government. President’s Rule, imposed on February 13 and extended for six months on August 13, will end as scheduled.
Assam Police and Assam Rifles seized ₹8 crore worth of contraband in Cachar district, including 10,000 Yaba tablets and 1,25,000 packets of smuggled cigarettes from a boat on the Barak River. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hailed the operation as part of the state’s drive against drug trafficking and cross-border trade. Authorities noted the high addiction risk of methamphetamine-based Yaba and have intensified surveillance in the Barak Valley, with investigations underway to track the racket’s origins.
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